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Birds also experience piloerection. Piloerection is the process by which mammals get goosebumps from cold weather or excitement or fear. Birds do have the same reflex of extending their feathers out, a function of keeping themselves warm.
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Teeth
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When do birds and fish experience drag?
The drag is caused by friction with the air or water.
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no they dont eat robin eggs
What pets dont live for very long?
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Piloerection: the involuntary erection of hairs, as a result of a number of things such as anger, fear, stress, lowered body temp (feeling cold), etc
Do geese get goose bumps?
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The scientific term for erection of hair is piloerection. This occurs when the erector muscles attached to hair follicles contract, causing the hair to stand up. It is commonly known as "goosebumps" or "horripilation."
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What birds can't walk?
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